Commentary: Annie Barco of Nextdoor shares examples of how her company's social network is helping law enforcement form tighter bonds that make communities safer.

Commentary: Particularly in smart cities, the threat of cyberattacks is as high as ever, says the CEO of Minerva Labs.

Commentary: The IT security landscape is changing, and Jayne Holland, NIC's chief security officer, says agencies must respond in kind.

Commentary: Some of the nation’s most critical communications infrastructure deserves the same level of cybersecurity attention that the military and intelligence agencies give their networks, says John Minasyan, director of product management at Belkin.

Commentary: Geospatial data visualizations don't just help communities understand issues, but can also identify the most effective policy, says Esri's urban analytics lead.

Commentary: Tanium Security Director Andre McGregor draws on his experience with the FBI to lend state and local government tech teams advice for keeping their networks and data secure.

Commentary: A roadway weather information systems expert from Campbell Scientific Canada says struggles to understand data from today’s systems will open the door for next generation technologies.

Commentary: Leaders from consultancy NIC Inc. say technologies like chatbots, "voice-first" devices, and virtual reality are enabling government to serve its public like never before.

Commentary: Some vendors mislead their customers when it comes to cybersecurity. Everlaw CEO AJ Shankar shares a few questions that should be asked to keep them honest.